the forest B����� Issue 4 Forest Lake Area Senior High School February 10, 2006 Dangerous drivers Growth of a nation Cell phone laws target teen drivers Black History Month honors civil rights leaders by Tommy Monahan by Josh Nelson As of January 1, 2006 a new law will now be Anderson after hearing of the new law. A man named Carter G. Woodson first developed also worked as a member of the NAACP. Parks enforced that aims to stop teens from talking on It is estimated that 25% of drivers commit the concept of Black History Month back in recently passed away this last year. the cell phone while driving. The Minnesota violations when on the phone 1926. Originally known as “Negro History George Washington Carver Legislature hopes that this will stop some of Week,” Black History Month is recognized “When coming across a vehicle that is operated Born a slave, Carver often worked around th those new drivers’ accidents. It will be applied by a younger driver, we are mainly focusing on every February. And on the 80 anniversary plants and crops. He found many ways to to teens with provisional licenses or learning their physical characteristics. It is at that point of this event we recognize some diversify crops and soil. Famous for permits. This means that about 400,000 that we begin looking for driving conduct,” said of the famous people and events developing many products from the teenagers will be affected by this law. FLHS liaison Sean Lafferty. who helped shape our nation. peanut. Some of the worst distractions to a motorist All hope is not lost; at age 18 drivers can Reverend Jesse Jackson are the use of cell phones. obtain a non-provisional license so they can W.E.B. Dubois Politician, religious leader Famous for founding the NAACP According to the National once again talk on the phone and join the and civil rights activist. Has in 1909. Highway Traffic Safety millions of Americans who do the same. campaigned for Democratic Administration, 2,600 traffic But the State of Minnesota would still nominee for President in ‘84, ‘88 Denzel Washington deaths were caused due to love if drivers put down the cell phones and Famous African-American actor people using cell phones stop some of those other distractions as well Thurgood Marshall who has starred in popular movies Former Supreme Court Justice, while driving. In Minnesota unless it was absolutely necessary. such as The Manchurian Candidate, appointed by Lyndon Johnson in alone, it is estimated that “You may be an experienced driver, but that Carter G. Woodson Antwone Fisher, and Remember the 1967, Marshall was the justice in 14,000 motorists are on the doesn’t make it sage to drive distracted,” said Titans. the famous civil rights case Brown v. Board of phone and behind the wheel at any given time. Chuck Moses. “Take your ears off the phone, Education. Michael Jordan Teens seem to be presenting a large portion of put your hands on the wheel and your mind on Possibly the most famous athlete of all those accidents. During the years of 2000 to the road.” Malcolm X time, Jordan led the Chicago Bulls of the 2004, 293 16-18 year olds were killed while A former militant leader who believed that National Basketball Association (NBA) to six driving on Minnesota roads. It’s the Law... there could be peace between black and white championships. This was one of the crucial factors that was folks. He was also controversially assassinated No person shall operate a motor vehicle Lawrence Olivier brought up when the Minnesota legislature was while using a mobile telephone to engage by what is thought to be a Black Muslim pondering this law in July of 2005. group. First African American man to be nominated in a call while a vehicle is in motion. for, and win an Oscar. “Driving is a multi-tasking activity, so all other Martin Luther King Jr. Penalties: Violation of the Cellular distractions need to be limited,” said FLHS Reverend and civil rights activist who gave the Phone Law is a traffic infraction, which SADD adviser, Chuck Moses. “When you famous “I Have a Dream Speech” in 1963. Was Timeline may result in a fine of up to $100 plus combine cell phone use and other distractions tragically gunned down in 1968. to driving, it’s a recipe for a crash.” court administration fees. 1849 – Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery Rosa Parks via the Underground Railroad. SADD, a local group of students at FLHS The operator uses a hands- Exceptions: Famous female civil rights leader who became 1863 – The Emancipation Proclamation signed is in full support of this act of banning cell free mobile telephone, which allows the famous after refusing to give up her seat in the by Abraham Lincoln freed all slaves. phones. They feel it is a smart decision on the user to communicate without the use of back of the bus to white people in 1955. She 1936 – Jesse Owens won 4 gold medals at the legislature’s part. Stopping teens from talking either hand. When the sole purpose of the Olympic games in Berlin, Germany. and driving will cut down on auto related phone call is to communicate an emergency 1947 – Jackie Robinson became the first black accidents. to a police or fire department, a hospital or Major League Baseball player. Many people want to ban not only cell phones, physician’s office, or an ambulance. Police 1955 – Rosa Parks refused to move from her but drinking, smoking and eating while driving. officers, fire fighters and operators of other seat in the back of a bus, leading to her arrest. This would be almost impossible to enforce and authorized emergency vehicles while in 1963 – Martin L. King Jr. delivered his famous the coffee community would be outraged if they performance of their official duties. were unable to drink their beverage of choice. “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington D.C. 1965 – Malcolm X assassinated. “Pretty soon we’re going to be required to wear *information taken from the SADD and Minnesota – Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated in helmets while driving,” said junior Brandon Department of Public Safety websites. 1968 Memphis, TN. 1974 – Hank Aaron became baseball’s all-time EVERYBODY DANCE! home run leader. Inspired speakers 1983 – President Ronald Reagan signed a bill What: Snow Flake Fest Formal Dance to recognize the third Monday every January as place 3rd at Duluth Dr. MLK Jr. was a revolutionary speaker and When: TONIGHT (Feb. 10) 7-11 p.m. leader of the American civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. by Andy Setterholm Forest Lake High School’s 05-06 speech team Cost: $5...tickets at lunch commenced competition Sat., Jan. 28 at Eden Prairie High School. Forest Lake, captained by a seasoned trio of seniors Paul Joachim, Caleb Rotach, and Rachel Frozen fishermen abound Piersdorf, is defending their section title for the 28th year running. Joy of fishing doesn’t end when the snow flies The event at Eden Prairie led up to a larger by Dan Carey meet Feb. 4 at Duluth-Denfield. Speakers Paula The sport of fishing in Minnesota does not end Although it is the dead of winter, you also have Regnier and Paul Joachim both took first place when the weather gets chilly. When fall changes in their respective categories of creative and to be sure that the ice is thick enough before you into winter boats are put into storage in favor of go driving your truck out onto it. humorous speaking in Duluth. ice houses that will remain on the frozen waters The team’s impressive coaching staff According to the book Modern Methods of Ice until early spring. Ice fishing is the outdoor Fishing by Tom Gruenwald, most deaths in ice includes Tim Newcomb, Henry Hebert, Ben sport of choice in the winter. Chamberlain, Andrew Waldron, Becky Haven, fishing come from either falling through the ice Some people go once or twice and use portable when walking or while driving out onto the lake. Cindy Hess, and Robyn Madson. The coaches ice houses but for those who seem to spend have been recruiting talent from around the Most lakes will have signs posted that advise their whole winter on the ice, a comfortable against motor vehicles going onto the ice. high school to compete in this year’s events. ice fishing house will give die hard fishermen a “I was in speech in 8th grade, and then I joined Always know how deep the lake it before you warm place to catch fish after fish. go fishing and when you do drive out on it, it again last year because some of my friends from “It’s a good time,” said Junior Nate Dilling. theater encouraged me to,” said Junior Paula may be a good idea to unbuckle your seat belt The ice house is probably the key to having and roll down the windows which would lead to Regnier. “Also, my brother was in speech all of a good time although numerous people always his three years at FLHS and he loved it.” One of the many ice houses that have taken a quick escape if you do fall through. elect to go fishing with no roof over their head. over Forest Lake. Inhabitants must beware, Forest Lake, who had 18 speakers at last With the weather being warmer than usual for Another choice for a fish house is a portable the ice is thin. photo by Dan Carey this time of the year, make sure the ice is safe year’s class AA State Tournament, hopes to house.